Frequently Asked Questions

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• • My neighbor never shovels their sidewalk in the winter and their lawn always looks unkept during the summer. Is there anything I can do about this?
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  • The City of Waverly has nuisance ordinances which require property owners to maintain their lawns and sidewalks. In this case here, the property owner (or renter) is required to remove snow from all adjacent sidewalk within 48 hours of snowfall. They are also required to maintain their lawn so as not to allow noxious weeds or grass taller than 8 inches. If you think someone may be in violation of these ordinances you may contact the Zoning department at (319) 352-9208 and staff will investigate. Prolonged violation of these ordinances may result in City staff contracting a third party to remove snow/mow grass and assess the cost to the owner's property taxes.

  • When are the City Council meetings held?
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  • The City Council meetings are held on the first, third, and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 P. M.

  • What are the Leash Laws?
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  • Please reference Waverly Municipal Code Chapter 67, Domestic Animal Control.

  • Define Public Nuisances.
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  • Please reference Waverly Municipal Code Chapter 63, Nuisances.

  • Who is the City Administrator?
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  • Visit the City Administrator section of this website.

  • When are the City Council meetings televised?
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  • City Council meetings are broadcast daily at noon and 7:00 p.m. immediately following the meeting, unless there is a pre-scheduled program. Meetings are broadcast on Waverly Utilities’ Channel Government Channel 10, as well as a number of channels on Mediacom (80, 81, 82, 79.1 and 79.2), depending on which system you have. For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at 319-352-9211.

  • Is there an email list that I can be added on so that I can receive information about upcoming agendas?
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  • Yes, the Administration Department has a list of people that they email the agenda coversheet and a link to the upcoming agenda.  If you would like to be added to that list, please call 352-9211.

  • What office do I need to contact in order to obtain a Peddler Permit?
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  • The Administration Department issues Peddler Permit and Mobile Food Vendor Permits. They can be accessed online at waverlyia.com/citypermits.

  • Can I get a Display Fireworks permit to set off a display of fireworks in my neighborhood?
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  • • No- Display Fireworks are only granted for organizations or groups of individuals approved by the City which will have a competent licensed operator handling them. 
    • Consumer fireworks do not require a permit, but can only be discharged on the approved dates and times:

    1. On July 3rd and July 5th between the hours of Noon and 10:00 p.m.
    2. On July 4th between the hours of Noon and 11:00 p.m.
    3. December 31st (New Year’s Eve) from Noon to 12:30 a.m. on January 1st.

  • Where can I find out more information on the Mobile Food Vendor requirements in Waverly?
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  • Additional information can be found in Section 53.13 of the City Code or by calling the Administration Department at 319-352-9211.